as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
since the weather was sunny, the convocation was held outside in the college's quadrangle
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Recent Examples of quadrangles
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrangles
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The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Broad Expansion Opening in 2028, the Broad expansion will contain 70% more gallery space, two outdoor courtyards, a live programming space and views of the museum’s art storage vault.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Homeowners would also need to remove any structures and improvements, including pools and patios.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That outdoor space includes expansive stone patios, an outdoor kitchen, and a lap pool with an automatic cover—features more typical of larger standalone homes in the suburbs than a Georgetown row house.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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They may have been introduced into local ecosystems after lizards escaped their enclosures or were intentionally released by their owners.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tingley was also off to a quick start last fall, running for 176 yards on just 12 carries through the first 1 1/2 games, including scoring a 70-yard touchdown against Providence shortly before the gruesome injury.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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By last season, the Cowboys acquired George Pickens in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his Pro Bowl season of 1,429 yards had a domino effect on Tolbert.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Quadrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrangles. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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